Hurst Family HarvestFall is officially here and for me that means that is is time for some of my favorite recipes using Hurst Family Harvest Beans. Of course I use dried beans throughout the year, but during the fall and winter I use at least triple the amount that I use in the spring and summer. You just can’t beat a big hearty bowl of soup or stew on a chilly day.

Besides being delicious, Hurst beans are so convenient and easy to prepare. I have had every single variety that they offer and can assure you that if you can follow basic directions – you can prepare a fantastic meal. Hurst Family Harvest beans offer something you don’t find in an ordinary bag of beans. They provide a fantastic recipe on each bag and include a flavor packet that is all natural (no artificial flavors or preservatives).

All you have to do is grab some pantry staples and you will have a dish your family will love. Just yesterday I pulled out my crock pot and threw together what I think might be the best soup I have EVER made!

Sunday at my house is usually crazy. We try to pack as much as we can into the weekends. My husband and my oldest son spent the day at the Braves game with his Cub Scout troop. That meant that Jeb and I were alone to get all of the errands accomplished as well as the typical Sunday to do list. I knew the day was going to be super busy, so right after I got breakfast finished I decided to get dinner going. It took me less than 10 minutes to throw the ingredients in my crock pot. We were gone most of the day and I came home to the most incredible smell of Chicken Sausage and Lentil Soup. Seriously…my mouth was watering as soon as I walked in the door.

The bag of Old World Lentil Soup has a great recipe on the back of the bag, but I opted to change it up and use some of the veggies in my crisper. You guys know I am all about sticking in veggies whenever I can. Check out my recipe for Chicken Sausage and Lentil Soup:

 

Chicken Sausage & Lentil Soup

Recipe Type: Soup
Author: Michelle
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Serves: 8
Super simple and delicious soup recipe using your crock pot.
Ingredients
  • 1 bag Hurst Family Harvest Lentils
  • 1 package pre-cooked chicken sausage
  • 4 carrots peeled and sliced
  • 3 ribs of celery sliced
  • 1 onion chopped
  • 2 large tomatoes diced (or 1 can diced tomatoes)
  • 2 cloves of garlic chopped
  • 1 bay leaf
  • 1 teaspoon oregano
  • 10 cups of water
  • 1 tablespoon chicken base (or chicken flavor boost concentrate or bouillon)
Instructions
  1. Add everything to your crockpot except the Hurst seasoning packet.
  2. Cook on low for 8 – 10 hours.
  3. About 15 minutes prior to serving, add the seasoning packet to taste.
  4. If you prefer a thicker soup, puree about a cup of the cooked beans and add back to the soup. You can also use an immersion blender and pulse for 2 to 3 seconds.
  5. Serve with crackers.

I was able to put together this recipe just using things I already had on hand. If I had to estimate the cost of the whole meal, I would guess that you could put this one together for around $10 (less for all us coupon savvy folks). That includes the sausage, veggies and a bag of Hurst Family Harvest beans at a great low price of $2.99. You will notice that this soup serves 8. That means you can create a delicious, hearty meal for about $1.25 per serving!

My guys loved this recipe and I am excited because I have plenty left for lunch this week!

You just can’t go wrong with Hurst Family Harvest Beans. They are convenient, delicious and economical. Be sure and grab your favorites this week. The bags are available in all Publix stores in the dry bean section.

Through October 31st, show off your best bean recipe and you could win big! Head over to the Hurst Facebook page and submit a photo of your favorite recipe featuring Hurst’s beans and you could win one of (3) $100 grocery gift cards!

The folks at Hurst also want to give I Heart Publix readers the chance to win big too!

How about a giveaway?

The slogan over at Hurst Family Harvest is “Beans For Every Table”. So how about some for your table?! Six I Heart Publix readers will have the chance to put some of the Hurst Family Harvest beans on their table with the following prizes:

  • One winner will get a $100 Publix Gift Card!
  • Two winners will get a $30 Publix Gift Card!
  • Three winners will get a variety box of Hurst Family Beans!

Entry is simple! You just need to complete the task below! You can gain a bonus entry as well (just make sure that you leave one entry for each — up to a total of 2 comments.) As a reminder, comments left on Facebook, Twitter or other posts will not be included.  I will choose the winners on Sunday 10/7 at 11:59 pm EST.

REQUIRED ENTRY

  • Head over to the Hurst Family Harvest website and check out the varieties. Come back and share a recipe using your favorite bean variety in the comment section.

BONUS ENTRY

Disclosure: This giveaway is sponsored by the folks at Hurst Family Harvest. All comments and opinions are my own!